From the first ticket-buyers to those waiting until the last minute, many UAE residents are counting down to the first live draw of The UAE Lottery.
On Saturday, December 14, players and spectators will know whether or not the Dh100-million grand prize will be won. Remember, a ticket-buyer has one-in-8.8-million chance to hit the jackpot.
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Some residents are yet to be familiar with The UAE Lottery since it was launched just a few weeks ago. Many of those who bought tickets are on wait-and-watch mode, trying to see how the main ‘Lucky Day’ draw will unfold.
Here’s a guide to the draw, how to claim a prize, and some issues that a participant may encounter:
Where to watch The UAE Lottery draw
The UAE Lottery draw’s inaugural draw will be held at 8.30pm on Saturday, December 14. Khaleej Times will be giving you real-time updates in a live blog that will start at 8pm. Stay tuned!
The draw will also be streamed live on the gaming platform’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@theuaelottery/streams
Can a player change or cancel a lottery ticket?
Let’s say, for some reason, you want to change your numbers but you have already bought your ticket — can you do it?
Take note that you won’t be able to make any changes to your lottery ticket after the purchase. You also won’t be able to cancel it.
Are you having trouble logging in?
To buy tickets, you’ll have to register and during the process, you will select a username (either your phone number or an e-mail address) and you’ll have to create a password.
If you can’t remember the password you have created, click on ‘Forgot password’ in the login page. If you can’t remember your username, you have to send an e-mail to support@theuaelottery.ae.
Take note that you won’t be able to change your username once you’ve created your account.
If you want to change your password, click on your profile on the top right of the screen and go to ‘Account Info’. Then, tap on ‘Change Password’.
What to do if your bank card was declined
To join a game and buy tickets, you’ll have to “deposit” credits into your account. To take part in the main draw, you’ll have to pay Dh50 for a ticket.
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